“So what? and now what?” calling believers not just to listen, but to respond. It’s easy to slip into autopilot in both our daily routines and spiritual lives—doing what needs to be done without deeply engaging. But when we look at Christ, especially in His humility and obedience, we are reminded that love requires intention, sacrifice, and active living.

The Mindset of Christ (Philippians 2:5–11)

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.”

— Philippians 2:5–11 (NIV)

This passage draws us to reflect on the vast humility and self-emptying nature of Jesus. Though He was divine, He chose submission—not once, but throughout His life, and ultimately in His death.

Christ’s Obedience in Action (John 19:1–30)

Philippians 2 becomes even more vivid when we read John 19:1–30. Jesus, betrayed, beaten, mocked, and crucified, remains silent through much of His suffering—not out of weakness, but out of obedience. He endured humiliation not for His own gain, but for ours.

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” — John 19:30 (NIV)

These words are not defeat—they are victory. Jesus fulfilled every requirement of the law and bore the full weight of our sin, all in obedient love.

Why Does This Matter Now?

Many people struggle with the “autopilot” of modern life—caught up in routines, distracted by culture, or numbed by the world’s promises. But when we look at Christ, we see a different path. He didn’t drift—He acted. And His actions call us to do the same.

We must pause and reflect: what truly holds us back from accepting Christ or living like Him? Often, it’s not rejection but complacency. We settle into what’s familiar, what’s comfortable—when in truth, God is calling us into something far more courageous.

So how do we break free from this spiritual autopilot? It begins with returning to the posture of Christ—daily remembering His humility. Each morning, let His example shape the way we move through the day, from how we think to how we treat others. Look for small, intentional ways to serve—not for praise or credit, but in quiet obedience to the One who served us first.

When we see someone drifting or walking toward destruction, love should compel us to speak—not with condemnation, but with compassion. We are called to restore, not rebuke. And in all of this, we must remain rooted in Scripture. Without it, we drift. But with it, we stay aligned with the heart of God.

So what? Christ died for you.
Now what? Live for Him.
Written by Jeyran Main

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